ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School
ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School offers a variety of day camp programs for children aged 3 to 15, focusing on skill development, fun, and character building.
▌ Editor's read The ESF Summer Camps website for the Gilman School location loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. ESF Camps, founded by Michael and Bill Rouse, has been operating for over 25 years. The Gilman School location offers various day camp programs for ages 3-15, including Mini Camp, Day Camp, Sports Camp, and Specialty Camps. The website states a commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff. While the specific Gilman location does not have a distinct Google review profile, the broader 'ESF Summer Camps' entity has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited on the acacamps.org directory. The website mentions a comprehensive staff training program and a focus on character development alongside skill-building activities.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 3–15
ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–15
- Hours: unknown
- Address: 5407 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210, USA
- Cost notes: Rates not listed on the website. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School
- What ages does ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School accept?
- ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School is open to children ages 3–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School cost?
- ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Rates not listed on the website. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School's hours?
- ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School runs unknown. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School?
- ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School provide lunch?
- ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School compare to other traditional day camp camps in Baltimore?
- ESF Summer Camps @ Gilman School is one of 30 traditional day camp camps in Baltimore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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